Associate Director, Strategy & Analytics

Sanofi

Morristown, NJHybridPosted 10 days ago$148,500 - $214,500

Full TimeSenior LevelProgram / Project ManagementPharmaceutical

Summary

The Business and Technology Modernization team is a critical function within the US Vaccines Commercial Operations Business Unit. The Business Modernization & Commercial Excellence pillar maintains the modernization agenda and roadmap across NA Vaccines, managing a disciplined portfolio of value-driving initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Director serves as the operational and executional lead for the Business Modernization & Commercial Excellence team and a genuine thought partner on the strategic questions that shape the modernization agenda. The role acts as a trusted advisor to the Head of Business & Technology Modernization and senior commercial leadership, shaping strategic direction through rigorous analysis and structured problem-solving.

What You'll Own

Portfolio Operations: Own portfolio management and operations for the modernization agenda, designing and maintaining KPI frameworks, synthesizing portfolio value and health, and proactively surfacing risks, dependencies, and strategic tradeoffs to senior leadership
Frameworks & Playbooks: Develop and codify analytical frameworks, decision-making methodologies, and strategic planning processes that become the standard operating approach for the modernization agenda.
Business Cases & Financial Modeling: Develop ROI models, cost-of-inaction analyses, and value realization tracking in partnership with Finance to demonstrate the financial impact of modernization initiatives.
Deliverable Production: Translate strategic direction, data, and analysis into clear, well-structured presentations and materials for quarterly business reviews, leadership updates, and stakeholder communications.
Process & Tools: Design and maintain the operational infrastructure, including dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and decision-support tools that give leadership real-time visibility into performance.
Intake & Project Management: Establish and manage the formal intake process for consulting requests, including scoping, timeline definition, deliverable specification, and project offboarding.

What You'll Support

Communication & Influence: Develop compelling, executive-level presentations that distill complex analyses into clear business implications. Influence decision-makers through effective data storytelling and structured business case development.
Change Management: Drive adoption of modernization initiatives by designing change strategies, developing stakeholder engagement plans, and building the organizational capability needed to sustain new ways of working.
Process Development: Contribute to the definition of new ways of working that enable functional teams to embrace modernization and translate strategic initiatives into practical, repeatable processes.
Strategic Consulting Projects: Lead or co-lead one-off strategic initiatives, developing structured problem definitions, analytical frameworks, and data-driven recommendations that inform high-stakes commercial decisions.
Innovation Culture: Support the operationalization of the Innovation Accelerator and contribute to building processes and habits that encourage continuous improvement across functions.
Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis: Support research and synthesis of market opportunities, competitive intelligence, and voice-of-customer insights to inform modernization strategy and business cases.
Data Analytics & Digital Tools: Leverage data analytics and digital tools to support data-driven decision-making and identify opportunities for process automation across the modernization portfolio.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent)
Experience in commercial activities within the pharmaceutical industry broadly, or in Vaccines specifically, is strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree required
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to develop business cases, ROI models, and budget tracking mechanisms
Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of managing complex timelines and ensuring accountability for deliverables
Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with evolving priorities and scope
Strong collaborative and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions
Demonstrated ability to rapidly synthesize information and produce clear, professional presentations
Fluency with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) and a demonstrated ability to independently integrate them into analytical and strategic workflows
Demonstrated willingness to learn new tools, processes, and subject matter areas as organizational needs evolve

Benefits

Health insurance
Prevention and wellness programs
Parental leave
Rewards package

Company overview

Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1973, the company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Sanofi operates as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives through breakthrough science. The company's portfolio spans seven major therapeutic areas including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines. Through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur, it is the world's largest producer of vaccines. Sanofi employs over 84,000 people across more than 100 countries and maintains a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets. The company's innovative pipeline focuses on advancing precision medicines and biologics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Sanofi's mission centers on chasing the miracles of science to deliver transformative healthcare solutions globally.